(09 Mar 2016, 9:56 pm)DaveyBowyer Don't think the 1 will receive any investment until at least next year for starters and would either be cascades or Streetlites.Despite constant rumours I've heard that Streetdeck's will be purchased; I can't see it happening.
(10 Mar 2016, 7:19 am)lBUSFAN Ian Bradleys Daf Tow wagon was at Crook yesterday hitched up to one of the Pronto Deckers in the yard wonder where it was going.
Castles in the air with GNE
http://www.route-one.net/industry/castle...-with-gne/
The article also confirms that the next deliveries will be five buses for Go North East's "Tynedale Links" service in Hexham, followed by new vehicles for the "North Tyne Links" services. The article confirms that the new vehicles for "North Tyne Links" will carry the same livery and branding as the "indiGo" Optare Solos at Peterlee. Then, "Prince Bishops" will receive brand new Wright Streetlites, and this will be followed by some new coaches for National Express.
A small except in the article discusses the Next Stop Announcements, and how Emma Hignett will be voicing other routes later this year. This will currently include all new deliveries (excluding Tynedale Links, which won't feature Next Stop Announcements); AD122; Venture; TEN, Red Kite, and the Fab Fifty Six.
(10 Mar 2016, 8:02 am)Dan Castles in the air with GNE
http://www.route-one.net/industry/castle...-with-gne/
The article also confirms that the next deliveries will be five buses for Go North East's "Tynedale Links" service in Hexham, followed by new vehicles for the "North Tyne Links" services. The article confirms that the new vehicles for "North Tyne Links" will carry the same livery and branding as the "indiGo" Optare Solos at Peterlee. Then, "Prince Bishops" will receive brand new Wright Streetlites, and this will be followed by some new coaches for National Express.
A small except in the article discusses the Next Stop Announcements, and how Emma Hignett will be voicing other routes later this year. This will currently include all new deliveries (excluding Tynedale Links, which won't feature Next Stop Announcements); AD122; Venture; TEN, Red Kite, and the Fab Fifty Six.
(10 Mar 2016, 8:02 am)Dan Castles in the air with GNE
http://www.route-one.net/industry/castle...-with-gne/
The article also confirms that the next deliveries will be five buses for Go North East's "Tynedale Links" service in Hexham, followed by new vehicles for the "North Tyne Links" services. The article confirms that the new vehicles for "North Tyne Links" will carry the same livery and branding as the "indiGo" Optare Solos at Peterlee. Then, "Prince Bishops" will receive brand new Wright Streetlites, and this will be followed by some new coaches for National Express.
A small except in the article discusses the Next Stop Announcements, and how Emma Hignett will be voicing other routes later this year. This will currently include all new deliveries (excluding Tynedale Links, which won't feature Next Stop Announcements); AD122; Venture; TEN, Red Kite, and the Fab Fifty Six.
(10 Mar 2016, 8:08 am)Michael That was unexpected, really thought they would of stuck to "North Tyne Links".
(10 Mar 2016, 8:19 am)Dan Photographs were posted on Facebook of some of the new Optare Solos yesterday:
(10 Mar 2016, 8:19 am)Dan Photographs were posted on Facebook of some of the new Optare Solos yesterday:
Disappointed that the pointless IndiGo brand is being expanded to cover North Tyne Links - and the colour is vile anyway. However Hexham Solo livery looks good. And I enjoyed my first ride on Castles Streetdeck, much better than the silver demo; powerful enough, but ridiculously limited to 50mph. Can't understand why it needs to stop at Low Fell Cannon though - it prevents using alternative routes.
And I echo the comments above about keeping the Prince Bishops brand and livery on the Streetlites.
Point proved: X21 having 20+ minute delays this morning due to roadworks at Low Fell which now can't be avoided.
(10 Mar 2016, 12:31 pm)Greg in Weardale Point proved: X21 having 20+ minute delays this morning due to roadworks at Low Fell which now can't be avoided.
(10 Mar 2016, 12:31 pm)Greg in Weardale Point proved: X21 having 20+ minute delays this morning due to roadworks at Low Fell which now can't be avoided.
I for one quite like the Indigo brand, it's quite a snappy brand I think.
Yes 3859 did indeed combust in Simonside Avenue just a mere stonesthrow away from where I live. Unfortuantley I was asleep til just before 1pm so I missed out getting some photos. All that remains is the clean up stuff that is used to mop up the oil and diesel.
Pity about 3859 was thinking of photoing it yesterday when it was on the 40/41/80. Also noticed how stupid the rear blind looked on it, well that is that problem solved anyway lol.
